Tintype Photograph, Massillene & Modesk Johnson

 
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Tintype Photograph, Massillene & Modesk Johnson
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Tintype Photograph, Massillene & Modesk Johnson

Object number1990.023.04
DateUnknown Date
OriginArkansas
MediumTin
Dimensions10 x 12 in. (25.4 x 30.5 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
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  • Tintype
DescriptionTintype of Massillene & Modesk Johnson as children both in dark red dresses, Modesk in green chair, Massillene has hat on and a ball in her hand, According to donor, Modesk died before Massillene was born. She also said her mother (Massillene) told her the image of Modesk was painted in after her death - tin painted black - unknown accretions on surface - illegible signature on lower right corner.

Daughters of Mary E. Johnson.

Mary Johnson born on October 23, 1835 in Alabama. Died November 20, 1910 in Izard County, Arkansas. She is buried in Nail Cemetery in Izard County.
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Not on view
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